Dear Indraneel,
Hi. Greetings !!
Basis factors shared of
> Average Height of 5'7, Space need
> Performance oriented car - which can get in Turbo Petrol
> Automatic Car need and having design of sub 4 meter
> After Sales Support
> Mileage need too where you seek 15+ Mileage
Here are some Pointers
1. See Petrol SUV leaving aside Brezza, Magnite, Kiger would all deliver in mileage of 11 to 12 kmpl as reasonable expectation within city use. Somehow higher Kerb Weight, Wider Tyres, Raised ground clearance would be deterrant.
For Brezza, Magnite, Kiger too - having a reasonable expectation of 13 to 14 kmpl is fair in city
However mileage can be relative better on highway
Now if you look for fuel efficient Petrol SUV like Brezza, Magnite, Kiger then although performance is acceptable in city but
> in no way they are fun to drive
> Steering feedback are mediocre in Brezza, Magnite on higher speed
> Renault after sales service support scores low
So if you consider in Petrol SUV then you may have to compromise with mileage part.
2. But if you seek Mileage, Fun part too then you have 3 choices as
a) Mahindra XUV300 W8 Option Diesel AMT - priced at Rs 13.92 Lakh
b) Kia Sonet HTX Diesel Automatic - priced at Rs 12.55 Lakh
c) Tata Nexon XZA Plus AMT - priced at Rs 12.49 Lakh
Now of the 3 - will rate XUV300 AMT a better pick over Nexon due to 2 facts
> Better calibrated AMT in Diesel with lesser jerk
> More Fun and more comfort oriented
Now Some key differences in Sonet Diesel Auto and XUV300 AMT Diesel
XUV300 Pros
> Relative more spacious in seat
> More comfort oriented suspension set up for city use
> More safer - 6 Airbags as against 4 in Sonet HTX, also best in class build quality
Sonet Pros
> More smoother Automatic Transmission
> Relative bigger boot space
> Feels more upmarket in Styling, Interiors and Exteriors
Biggest Con of XUV300
> Very average interiors, looks outdated
> Smaller Boot Space
Biggest con of Sonet
> Build Quality is questionable
> Rear Seat legroom space is mediocre
So have to make a choice
rest all features are very much there and can meet in requirement need of Fun, Performance
For other Cars
Jimny (5-door) / Thar (5-door RWD) / Fronx
Jimny drives yet to begin but do note that 4x4 Wheel SUV wont be as fun on city and will carry much higher turning radius
Thar 5 Door too wont have as plush drive as expected in City
Fronx 1.0 - Well can be a choice if ready to wait and although this Turbo petrol engine performance yet to be known, but still
Fronx Zeta Automatic would be worth a wait if not having immediate need
May check out above car
Feel free to connect for any followup queries if any.,